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america's beverage companies have removed full-calorie soft drinks from schools, reducing beverage calories by 88%. together with schools, we're helping kids make more balanced choices every day. ♪ >>> mike shanahan's first mini camp is complete and it seems, despite the rampant rumors, albert's redskins game might be far from over. of course, with the draft day picking, four days, anything said by any front office person is setback. without hainsworth, the skins defense putting them back in place. while he is skipping out because he doesn't want to play nose tackle. they said that they will use a various position. as for getting rid of him, the team would prefer to hold onto their $100 million investment. center there is not one mention about trading him or any other players on this football team since i have been here. >> so he says. on the other side of the ball, the offensive coordinator, joking out there and finally over in some of their players. while this might be a shock to many of us, he says that he is serious in thinking through- line could compete right now. as offed today, th
america's beverage companies have removed full-calorie soft drinks from schools, reducing beverage calories by 88%. together with schools, we're helping kids make more balanced choices every day. ♪ >>> mike shanahan's first mini camp is complete and it seems, despite the rampant rumors, albert's redskins game might be far from over. of course, with the draft day picking, four days, anything said by any front office person is setback. without hainsworth, the skins defense putting them...
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somewhere in america... the slightest breeze harbors immense power. the tallest buildings leave the lightest footprints. a fifty-ton train makes barely a mark on the environment. and a country facing climate change finds climate solutions. somewhere in america, we've already answered some of the nation's toughest questions. and the over sixty thousand people of siemens are ready to do it again. siemens. answers. ♪ my country ♪ 'tis of thee ♪ sweet land ♪ of liberty ♪ of thee i sing [ laughs ] ♪ oh, land ♪ where my fathers died ♪ land of the pilgrims' pride ♪ from every mountainside ♪ let freedom ring ♪ well is it me or is 81 minutes of hockey a short leash. either way after theo's showing gaby announced this afternoon that second year man simeon varlomov will get the start against montreal. will will be a carboon copy of laster's playoff where varlomov. went on to game two. >> sometimes i wanted to play. we're all so close in this thing that we want to win games. whenever the coaching staff decides to do it's best for the team. a
somewhere in america... the slightest breeze harbors immense power. the tallest buildings leave the lightest footprints. a fifty-ton train makes barely a mark on the environment. and a country facing climate change finds climate solutions. somewhere in america, we've already answered some of the nation's toughest questions. and the over sixty thousand people of siemens are ready to do it again. siemens. answers. ♪ my country ♪ 'tis of thee ♪ sweet land ♪ of liberty ♪ of thee i sing [...
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now pay just $99.99 a month for verizon fios tv, america's top-rated internet, and phone guaranteed for 2 years. that's fios price protection, and it saves you hundreds of dollars. fios delivers the best channel lineup and the peace of mind that comes with paying the same low price every month. call 1.888.get.fios now to lock in $99.99 with a 2-year agreement. a price guaranteed for 2 years. we'll even include a free dvr for 6 months. call the verizon center for customers with disabilities at 800-974-6006 tty/v. >>> you've got to dig the irony of the team that kills it all year to get home ice advantage in the playoffs. when they finally get there, they play ten times better on the road, and the caps sincerely hope that it continues tonight in montreal, their second chance to clinch the series. blowing the first one on friday night at the verizon center. but the previous two games north of the border, the caps are 2-0 and have outscore them 11-4. hard to explain that. but who needs an explanation? >> you definitely want to keep them on the road. hopefully we'll be able to come out and d
now pay just $99.99 a month for verizon fios tv, america's top-rated internet, and phone guaranteed for 2 years. that's fios price protection, and it saves you hundreds of dollars. fios delivers the best channel lineup and the peace of mind that comes with paying the same low price every month. call 1.888.get.fios now to lock in $99.99 with a 2-year agreement. a price guaranteed for 2 years. we'll even include a free dvr for 6 months. call the verizon center for customers with disabilities at...
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somewhere in america... the slightest breeze harbors immense power. the tallest buildings leave the lightest footprints. a fifty-ton train makes barely a mark on the environment. and a country facing climate change finds climate solutions. somewhere in america, we've already answered some of the nation's toughest questions. and the over sixty thousand people of siemens are ready to do it again. siemens. answers. >>> if you drink to the point of intoxication you better not rule behind the wheel. >> a dc appeals court has ruled even on a bike you can be arrested for driving under the influence. we have more on this report. >> reporter: on a warm spring evening in dupont circle bicycles abound but the appeals court ruling that a bike is a vehicle under the eyes of the law surprised some locals. >> i think that's crazy. that's a little crazy. >> a little too extreme for me. >> to get a dui on a bike, that's kind of silly. yes. it is a little bit much. >> this is dc. they redefine everything. they must need the money. >> the case under appeal involved a ma
somewhere in america... the slightest breeze harbors immense power. the tallest buildings leave the lightest footprints. a fifty-ton train makes barely a mark on the environment. and a country facing climate change finds climate solutions. somewhere in america, we've already answered some of the nation's toughest questions. and the over sixty thousand people of siemens are ready to do it again. siemens. answers. >>> if you drink to the point of intoxication you better not rule behind...
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somewhere in america, the toughest questions are answered every day. because somewhere in america, more than sixty thousand people spend every day answering them. siemens. answers. finally -- good riddance. [ door closes ] hi, i'm from xfinity here to tell you about our exciting new xfinity service. is this a joke? no, sir, xfinity is not a joke. it's an exciting new brand that we just invented when we wanted... [ male announcer ] don't be fooled. xfinity is comcast. and verizon fios has 4 times more very satisfied customers than comcast. this is beyond cable. call the verizon center for customers with disabilities this is fios. at 800-974-6006 tty/v. this is beyond cable. call the verizon center for customers with disabilities come on in, and i'll give you a free quote. quote and compare in about 8 minutes. now, that's progressive. call or click today. >>> they saw no justification to that beating of the university of maryland student that was caught on here. this is the latest version of that tape and the most clear version of the attack on the stude
somewhere in america, the toughest questions are answered every day. because somewhere in america, more than sixty thousand people spend every day answering them. siemens. answers. finally -- good riddance. [ door closes ] hi, i'm from xfinity here to tell you about our exciting new xfinity service. is this a joke? no, sir, xfinity is not a joke. it's an exciting new brand that we just invented when we wanted... [ male announcer ] don't be fooled. xfinity is comcast. and verizon fios has 4...
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and today, we know it's small businesses that can create the jobs america needs. that's why at&t is investing billions to upgrade and build out our wired and wireless networks. making them faster, smarter, and more secure. connecting small businesses to markets across the country, and around the world. we invest now, because we know it will pay off... with new jobs, new growth, from a new generation, putting their belief in the future on the line. now is the time for investment and innovation. the future is waiting. and the future has always the future is waiting. and the future has always been our business. at&t.
and today, we know it's small businesses that can create the jobs america needs. that's why at&t is investing billions to upgrade and build out our wired and wireless networks. making them faster, smarter, and more secure. connecting small businesses to markets across the country, and around the world. we invest now, because we know it will pay off... with new jobs, new growth, from a new generation, putting their belief in the future on the line. now is the time for investment and...
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america's beverage companies have removed full-calorie soft drinks from schools, reducing beverage calories by 88%. together with schools, we're helping kids make more balanced choices every day. ♪ >>> it's time for 9sports with brett haber, the best sports in town. >>> and welcome back to verison center, everybody. ask anyone around hockey and they'll tell you, the capitals are the most talented team in the sport. the problem is, the most talented team doesn't always win in the playoffs. yes, the capitals led the league in scoring this year and between ovechkin and backstromb and green, they have four of the most admired skilled players in the sport today, but playoff hockey is different. it's more physical with more checking and emphasis on defense and those are areas that are not necessarily the capital's strengths. are the caps built to win in the playoffs? >> adjusting out of the regular season, coming into the playoffs is a different vibe to things and more intensity. catches some guys off guard. some guys are ready for it. the first round is difficult. to play a game, and it's very
america's beverage companies have removed full-calorie soft drinks from schools, reducing beverage calories by 88%. together with schools, we're helping kids make more balanced choices every day. ♪ >>> it's time for 9sports with brett haber, the best sports in town. >>> and welcome back to verison center, everybody. ask anyone around hockey and they'll tell you, the capitals are the most talented team in the sport. the problem is, the most talented team doesn't always win in...
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now pay just $99.99 a month for verizon fios tv, america's top-rated internet, and phone guaranteed for 2 years. that's fios price protection, and it saves you hundreds of dollars. fios delivers the best channel lineup and the peace of mind that comes with paying the same low price every month. call 1.888.get.fios now to lock in $99.99 with a 2-year agreement. a price guaranteed for 2 years. we'll even include a free dvr for 6 months. call the verizon center for customers with disabilities at 800-974-6006 tty/v. >>> they expect this coach, hall of fame quarterback, they expect -- >> playoffs. >> i'm just saying 8-8. that's a winning percentage there. >> you're improving exactly. >>> if you believe in karma then you knew jason campbell would some day find himself in a better situation. while you can argue going to oakland is cruel and unusual punishment, he gets himself a 4.5 million contract and goes back to being a starter. redskins granted the quarterback permission to seek a trade after picking up donovan mcnabb. washington is getting a fourth round pick in 2012 in this deal. campbel
now pay just $99.99 a month for verizon fios tv, america's top-rated internet, and phone guaranteed for 2 years. that's fios price protection, and it saves you hundreds of dollars. fios delivers the best channel lineup and the peace of mind that comes with paying the same low price every month. call 1.888.get.fios now to lock in $99.99 with a 2-year agreement. a price guaranteed for 2 years. we'll even include a free dvr for 6 months. call the verizon center for customers with disabilities at...
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and today, we know it's small businesses that can create the jobs america needs. that's why at&t is investing billions to upgrade and build out our wired and wireless networks. making them faster, smarter, and more secure. connecting small businesses to markets across the country, and around the world. we invest now, because we know it will pay off... with new jobs, new growth, from a new generation, putting their belief in the future on the line. now is the time for investment and innovation. the future is waiting. and the future has always the future is waiting. and the future has always been our business. at&t. >>> president obama signed a bill to go to the senate. it will extend benefits to june 2nd and restores full medicaid payments to doctors. folks that lost out after exhausting their state benefits will now be able to reapply and get their checks retroactively. >>> the district's chief financial officer is latching out against the city's school chancellor. today they sent michelle rhee a letter refusing her claim and now there is a $34,000 surplus. she ha
and today, we know it's small businesses that can create the jobs america needs. that's why at&t is investing billions to upgrade and build out our wired and wireless networks. making them faster, smarter, and more secure. connecting small businesses to markets across the country, and around the world. we invest now, because we know it will pay off... with new jobs, new growth, from a new generation, putting their belief in the future on the line. now is the time for investment and...
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she planted the seeds of a movement that changed america. >> she understood, as one of the few leaders of her time or anytime did, that women's rights and civil rights are indy visible. you can't say you are one and not the other. >> the president has asked flags to be flown at half staff today. you can watch the eulogy of dr. height as it happens beginning at 10:00 this morning on our website at wusa9.com. >>> fairfax county police say some brazen thieves are robbing homes in the kingstown area and doing it in the middle of the day. it is story only on 9 news now. >>> the thieves are hit at least 17 apartments in the last two months. they are going after high-end electronics like tvs, computers and video game systems. they are so brazen they will steal in the daylight with neighbors watching. >> they have seen people actually move a large tv and some more items out with a blanket over them much as you would see someone moving out themselves or a company assisting in a move. >> people are to be sure their doors are locked and a good way to protect yourself, get to know your neighbors t
she planted the seeds of a movement that changed america. >> she understood, as one of the few leaders of her time or anytime did, that women's rights and civil rights are indy visible. you can't say you are one and not the other. >> the president has asked flags to be flown at half staff today. you can watch the eulogy of dr. height as it happens beginning at 10:00 this morning on our website at wusa9.com. >>> fairfax county police say some brazen thieves are robbing homes...
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democratic legislation gives them too much control to give them the ability to take over any company in america. and that they do not see fit. >> and this is not what the american people want. >> they are ready to debate the bill and they could vote within weeks. >> ads in the newspaper, they are recognizing a need for the reform. and the current legislation. on wall street itself, they did not react much to the president's speech. the dow finished the day up nine points to close at 11,134. the nasdaq climbed 13 points and s&p 400 rose two. >>> about 200 children got a first-hand look today at what it is like to work in the white house. the first lady hosted the children on this take our daughters and sons to workday. mrs. obama was joined by the first family. the children asked the first lady about the white house garden and her fight against child obesity and whether she could make the school recesses longer. >>> meanwhile, many school administrators across the country encouraged parents to leave their sons and daughters in school today. they said that it would make more sense to hold this ev
democratic legislation gives them too much control to give them the ability to take over any company in america. and that they do not see fit. >> and this is not what the american people want. >> they are ready to debate the bill and they could vote within weeks. >> ads in the newspaper, they are recognizing a need for the reform. and the current legislation. on wall street itself, they did not react much to the president's speech. the dow finished the day up nine points to...
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america's beverage companies have removed full-calorie soft drinks from schools, reducing beverage calories by 88%. together with schools, we're helping kids make more balanced choices every day. ♪ >>> good morning. i'm brett haber with the wakeup sports from verizon center this morning. if your hockey team puts 47 shots on goal and only two go in, either you are the unluckiest team in the world or the other guy's goaltender had the night of his life. and in the case of the capitals both of those things are true. they let an intear -- an inferior team hang around too long and paid the price. largest crowd in the history of the building. tied at one to begin the third period. caps changed that 47 seconds in. mike led the puck for back rum. eight minutes later, montreal streaks in to the capital's zone. the alaska native ties the game at two and heading to overtime and that's where 13 minutes in thomas, the guy that was talking smack about the capitals goalies on monday skates in, fires the slapper and beats them on thursday. game over. 3-2 montreal in overtime. a game the caps should have
america's beverage companies have removed full-calorie soft drinks from schools, reducing beverage calories by 88%. together with schools, we're helping kids make more balanced choices every day. ♪ >>> good morning. i'm brett haber with the wakeup sports from verizon center this morning. if your hockey team puts 47 shots on goal and only two go in, either you are the unluckiest team in the world or the other guy's goaltender had the night of his life. and in the case of the capitals...
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and today, we know it's small businesses that can create the jobs america needs. that's why at&t is investing billions to upgrade and build out our wired and wireless networks. making them faster, smarter, and more secure. connecting small businesses to markets across the country, and around the world. we invest now, because we know it will pay off... with new jobs, new growth, from a new generation, putting their belief in the future on the line. now is the time for investment and innovation. the future is waiting. and the future has always the future is waiting. and the future has always been our business. at&t. >>> the army is considering whether to resend an invitation to evangelist franklin graham, the son of the famous graham was supposed to appear. but complaints about his description of islam as evil has the military questioning whether they should pull the invite. graham's appearance would offend muslim employees at the pentagon and could endanger american troops by stirring up muslim extremism. >>> president obama says it's very important his next suprem
and today, we know it's small businesses that can create the jobs america needs. that's why at&t is investing billions to upgrade and build out our wired and wireless networks. making them faster, smarter, and more secure. connecting small businesses to markets across the country, and around the world. we invest now, because we know it will pay off... with new jobs, new growth, from a new generation, putting their belief in the future on the line. now is the time for investment and...
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what are the hottest songs in america this friday? when 9 news now returns, what's topping the charts. stay with us. mcdonald's bacon and cheese angus third pounder. as if it wasn't enough to make it with a full third pound... of 100% angus beef, they had the audacity to use a bakery-style bun... and crinkle cut the pickles. there's no denying it, that's a third strip of bacon. have they no shame! angus axiom #39: it's an embarrassment of riches. the astonishing angus third pounders. all angus. all mcdonald's. ♪ ba da ba ba ba soak our yards in color. get our hands a little busier. our dollars a little stronger. and our thinking a little greener. let's grab all the bags and all the plants and all the latest tools out there. so we can turn all these savings into more colorful shades of doing. more saving. more doing. that's the power of the home depot. right now, get spectracide bug stop for the new lower price of just $4.98. >>> we are back with a look at the top 0 the music charts the number one song in america is "nothing on you.
what are the hottest songs in america this friday? when 9 news now returns, what's topping the charts. stay with us. mcdonald's bacon and cheese angus third pounder. as if it wasn't enough to make it with a full third pound... of 100% angus beef, they had the audacity to use a bakery-style bun... and crinkle cut the pickles. there's no denying it, that's a third strip of bacon. have they no shame! angus axiom #39: it's an embarrassment of riches. the astonishing angus third pounders. all angus....
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somewhere in america, we've already answered some of the nation's toughest questions. and the over sixty thousand people of siemens are ready to do it again. siemens. answers. >>> thousands of people in iceland are being evacuated due to the volcano erupting. >>> and we just checked dulles ' website the earliest flight to london has been cancelled and you can expect more later on. the airports in london and frankfurt are shut down because of the volcanic eruption. tara merger has more on the impact. it's going to be the same scene at airports an the world, a gridlock of passengers. the massive ash cloud spewing from a volcano in iceland is forcing thousands of cancellations to and from several countries. in the u.s., half of all transatlantic flights are grounded. it all began on thursday when air traffic came to a virtual stand still in europe. officials are calling it the biggest international flight disruption since 9/11. >> we actually got on the plane and we were sitting in the seats when it was announced about this volcano problem. since then, of course it has be
somewhere in america, we've already answered some of the nation's toughest questions. and the over sixty thousand people of siemens are ready to do it again. siemens. answers. >>> thousands of people in iceland are being evacuated due to the volcano erupting. >>> and we just checked dulles ' website the earliest flight to london has been cancelled and you can expect more later on. the airports in london and frankfurt are shut down because of the volcanic eruption. tara merger...
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somewhere in america, we've already answered some of the nation's toughest questions. and the over sixty thousand people of siemens are ready to do it again. siemens. answers. to avoid dental problems. [ male announcer ] act total care mouthwash rebuilds enamel and kills bad breath germs. to help avoid dental problems, act daily. >>> they sure know how to throw a party in key west. check out the drag race. men dressed up as women racing down duval street. heels three inches at a minimum. this is a kickoff to a celebration at key west independence. it is. >> ernest hemmingway's house is a place you have to stop and see if you are going to key west. >>> a tractor-trailer fire on 50 westbound at pleasant valley road. moving out to 66 eastbound before route 50. crash activity to the left shoulder. jammed fairfax county parkway to 123 and report of a new accident at the fairfax county parkway. 270 southbound you are delayed from father hurley to montross. the sun is shining we will need the shades. >> definitely today and tomorrow. a cold start this morning. cool this after
somewhere in america, we've already answered some of the nation's toughest questions. and the over sixty thousand people of siemens are ready to do it again. siemens. answers. to avoid dental problems. [ male announcer ] act total care mouthwash rebuilds enamel and kills bad breath germs. to help avoid dental problems, act daily. >>> they sure know how to throw a party in key west. check out the drag race. men dressed up as women racing down duval street. heels three inches at a...
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somewhere in america, we've already answered some of the nation's toughest questions. and the over sixty thousand people of siemens are ready to do it again. siemens. answers. >>> news on a shooting in temple hills, maryland involving two prince georges county sheriffs deputies. police say they were providing security for club elite when a fight broke out early this morning. the deputies tried to stop the fight and one was purchased by a person getting in to the car. the other officers then fired at the car and it this the hospital suspect. the suspect in one case was taken to prince georges county medical center with nonlife- threatening injuries. >>> thank you for starting your thursday with us. i'm andrea roane. howard bernstein is on the weather terrace with thief's cast. >> phillip is joining me and it is kind of foggy out there. >> and cold. >> a little damp, as well. start with the dense fog advisory which is in affect until -- >> until 9:00 a.m. >> until 9:00 a.m. it covers everybody and some visibles have been really low. looking at visibilities in many areas
somewhere in america, we've already answered some of the nation's toughest questions. and the over sixty thousand people of siemens are ready to do it again. siemens. answers. >>> news on a shooting in temple hills, maryland involving two prince georges county sheriffs deputies. police say they were providing security for club elite when a fight broke out early this morning. the deputies tried to stop the fight and one was purchased by a person getting in to the car. the other officers...
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. >>> america remembers another somber anniversary today. the columbine high school shooting was on this date 11 years ago. two teenager gunmen walked in to the suburban denver school and opened fire. 12 student and one teacher were killed. parents of the victims have been working with virginia tech parents on closing the so- called gun show background check loopholes nationwide. >>> our time coming up on 6:30. arizona is a battleground for illegal immigration. sandra endo reports this plan will be in this spotlight on captiol hill today. >> reporter: tough new border security proposals in arizona. it's a big effort to curb illegal immigration which some in the state say is causing major problems. >> those crossing the border illegally are increasingly armed and the violence across our southern border and in arizona has increased. >> reporter: the state lawmakers passed what is considered some of the toughest border security legislation in the nation. local police would now be able to investigate a person's status, regardless of whether the
. >>> america remembers another somber anniversary today. the columbine high school shooting was on this date 11 years ago. two teenager gunmen walked in to the suburban denver school and opened fire. 12 student and one teacher were killed. parents of the victims have been working with virginia tech parents on closing the so- called gun show background check loopholes nationwide. >>> our time coming up on 6:30. arizona is a battleground for illegal immigration. sandra endo...
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and today, we know it's small businesses that can create the jobs america needs. that's why at&t is investing billions to upgrade and build out our wired and wireless networks. making them faster, smarter, and more secure. connecting small businesses to markets across the country, and around the world. we invest now, because we know it will pay off... with new jobs, new growth, from a new generation, putting their belief in the future on the line. now is the time for investment and innovation. the future is waiting. and the future has always the future is waiting. and the future has always been our business. at&t. >>> the volcano in iceland isn't letting up. just as airports in europe and elsewhere hope to get more flights in the air today. welcome back to 9 news now. i'm andrea roane. thanks for joining us this tuesday morning. angie goff is here. she will have the traffic in just a moment. we say good morning now to howard bernstein and what's in store for us? >> a beautiful day ahead. by the way, we don't know how to pronounce the name of the volcano. that's wh
and today, we know it's small businesses that can create the jobs america needs. that's why at&t is investing billions to upgrade and build out our wired and wireless networks. making them faster, smarter, and more secure. connecting small businesses to markets across the country, and around the world. we invest now, because we know it will pay off... with new jobs, new growth, from a new generation, putting their belief in the future on the line. now is the time for investment and...
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she was a shining example of the best in america. >> reporter: and she had a lifelong fascination with hats. she liked them big, she liked them flashy. she wore them everywhere, including the black family reunion celebration she established on the mall. >> she was a fighter, a warrior and she always had this warm smile. i loved her hats. i loved the way she dressed. >> reporter: they were her signature and all they are buddies in the movement were amused by them and have fun stories connected to them. >> i could never forget dorothy with those hats, and the fact that in our lighter moments we learned she could sing and dance. >> reporter: and this is where dr. height usually got her hat. custom made by hat maker vanilla bean. >> she liked purples and blues and pinks. >> reporter: they became fast friends decades ago. it was definitely more than a business relationship when bean turned 90 last september, dorothy height was at the party front and center. >>> president obama expressed condolences for dorothy height's family. she called her the godmother of the civil rights movement. >> do
she was a shining example of the best in america. >> reporter: and she had a lifelong fascination with hats. she liked them big, she liked them flashy. she wore them everywhere, including the black family reunion celebration she established on the mall. >> she was a fighter, a warrior and she always had this warm smile. i loved her hats. i loved the way she dressed. >> reporter: they were her signature and all they are buddies in the movement were amused by them and have fun...
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somewhere in america, the toughest questions are answered every day. because somewhere in america, more than sixty thousand people spend every day answering them. siemens. answers. >>> a misunderstand iing stoppe the magic for prom night. a man who was not their chauffeur drove it off. the limo
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somewhere in america, the toughest questions are answered every day. because somewhere in america, more than sixty thousand people spend every day answering them. siemens. answers. >>> new federal rule will change the way you do home renovations requiring contractors to become lead safe certified. >> and it will likely cost you more. liz crenshaw with the latest on that. liz? >> a price worth taking to protect your family, epa believes. we've known for a long time the daners of lead paint, especially its impact on children. lead paint is known to cause neurological and behavioral disorders. now the environmental protection agency is issuing regulators for contractors to contain lead paint found in older heem hoems and lead buildings. >> when we moved into this house, i wasn't really aware of the lead problems. >> amy daveys is having her bathroom renovated. her home is built in 1936. it falls under a new rule issued by the environmental protection agency. starting april 2, any home or child care facility made before 1978 will require a contractor be e.
somewhere in america, the toughest questions are answered every day. because somewhere in america, more than sixty thousand people spend every day answering them. siemens. answers. >>> new federal rule will change the way you do home renovations requiring contractors to become lead safe certified. >> and it will likely cost you more. liz crenshaw with the latest on that. liz? >> a price worth taking to protect your family, epa believes. we've known for a long time the...
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somewhere in america, the toughest questions are answered every day. because somewhere in america, more than sixty thousand people spend every day answering them. siemens. answers. >>> it was on this day in 1993 the branch davidian standoff in waco, texas, came to a fiery end. the branch davidian compound housed nearly 1,000 cult members own dozens of their children. the fbi launched a standoff that lasted for 51 days before the compound burned from the ground. the government claims people of the cult started the fire. 22 children, four atfes at and 80 cult members were killed in the ordeal. the u.s. military in iraq says two al qaeda leaders are dead in a joint operation, u.s. and iraqi forces allegedly killed two heads of the organization. the military said they were killed during a nighttime raid on their safe house. the commander of u.s. forces in iraq says the deaths could be the biggest blow to al qaeda since the start of the insurgency. >> there was a protest by gun owners who want law makers to stop infringing on their right to bear arms. >> we
somewhere in america, the toughest questions are answered every day. because somewhere in america, more than sixty thousand people spend every day answering them. siemens. answers. >>> it was on this day in 1993 the branch davidian standoff in waco, texas, came to a fiery end. the branch davidian compound housed nearly 1,000 cult members own dozens of their children. the fbi launched a standoff that lasted for 51 days before the compound burned from the ground. the government claims...
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. >>> the boy scouts of america have to pay more than $18 million to a sex victim. jurors in portland, oregon, ordered the scouts to pay jerry lewis for the abuse he suffered as a child at the hands of a scout master. the abuse happened in the 1980s. >> i have not had closure, but i have a long road ahead of me, but it's a huge jumping point for me. >> last week the juror awarded lewis, and they noticed the men never apologized to lewis. >>> and then men appeared wearing handcuffs and prison clothes as they were taken to a courthouse in norfolk, virginia, yesterday. the u.s. flew the suspected somali pirates from east africa where they were held on american ships. if convicted they face a mandatory lifetime sentence. >>> and bret michaels rushed to the hospital. >>> and how a man got his head stuck in the train doors. >>> chuck will tell us if the weekend i'm a fashion stylist. my secret? t.j.maxx. they buy directly from designers and you see the savings! i dress fashionistas. but i'm a maxxinista. t.j.maxx. >>> bret michaels is in critical condition this morning af
. >>> the boy scouts of america have to pay more than $18 million to a sex victim. jurors in portland, oregon, ordered the scouts to pay jerry lewis for the abuse he suffered as a child at the hands of a scout master. the abuse happened in the 1980s. >> i have not had closure, but i have a long road ahead of me, but it's a huge jumping point for me. >> last week the juror awarded lewis, and they noticed the men never apologized to lewis. >>> and then men appeared...
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. >>> another story making headlines, adoptions of children from russia to families in america have been put on hold today. coming up next, the latest on what one american family did that is sparking major outrage. >>> the entertainment world, mourning the loss of actress dixie carter. you are watching fox 5 morning news. h ntis ea, ayseh >>> a two-year-old toddler killed on saturday in reston when he fell out of a third story town house window in what happens to be a tragic accident. police say the one owe was open but was covered by a screen. the sibling and a parent were home at the time. boy lived at the house and was pronounced dead at the hospital. police are still investigating. >>> federal investigators expected in west virginia to determine what caused the deadly mine explosion there. this comes as residents continue to remember the victims and their families. they gather ad a church to pray yesterday and to thank those who continued to work in the dangerous profession. it was last monday that the explosion killed 29 people at the upper big branch mine. crews are still working t
. >>> another story making headlines, adoptions of children from russia to families in america have been put on hold today. coming up next, the latest on what one american family did that is sparking major outrage. >>> the entertainment world, mourning the loss of actress dixie carter. you are watching fox 5 morning news. h ntis ea, ayseh >>> a two-year-old toddler killed on saturday in reston when he fell out of a third story town house window in what happens to be a...
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million mile mission to resupply the international space station and it ended with a rare flyover of america's heartland. >> we have it coming over the entire united states. it was just absolutely gorgeous. the entire entry track took us over the rockies and over the midwest and across the mississippi delta. and it was a fan it is a tuck entry. >> reporter: with "discovery" now home, only three missions remain on the schedule before the shuttle program is retired. and so today's touchdown touched on emotions for some at nasa. >> welcome home. >> reporter: it is a sight that local be a seen a few more times. >> it was a great mission. >> it is a little bit bittersweet but we also have to recognize with anything else there's -- there is going to have to be an end to each of the -- any of the major programs and -- we are recognizing the fact that we are facing that. we are coming up to it. back on the ground "discovery" will now be ready to make the final shuttle flight ever later this year. kristen dahlgren, nbc news, kennedy space center. >>> coming up, everyone is talking about the volcano in
million mile mission to resupply the international space station and it ended with a rare flyover of america's heartland. >> we have it coming over the entire united states. it was just absolutely gorgeous. the entire entry track took us over the rockies and over the midwest and across the mississippi delta. and it was a fan it is a tuck entry. >> reporter: with "discovery" now home, only three missions remain on the schedule before the shuttle program is retired. and so...
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somewhere in america... the slightest breeze harbors immense power. the tallest buildings leave the lightest footprints. a fifty-ton train makes barely a mark on the environment. and a country facing climate change finds climate solutions. somewhere in america, we've already answered some of the nation's toughest questions. and the over sixty thousand people of siemens are ready to do it again. siemens. answers. >>> 31 would be really nice. >> 3-is. >> close it out. >> sounds like a plan to me. >> caps and canadiens at it again tonight. game four. both teams have changed goalies. caps, of course, switched to semyon varlamov. the goal for the caps just take care of business north of the border and try to close the series out as soon as possible. lindsay has more from montreal. >> reporter: players said early on in this series how beneficial it would be if they could wrap up this first round early. so tonight they have a significant opportunity. if they can beat montreal here, then they could wrap up this first round series with a win in game five on fr
somewhere in america... the slightest breeze harbors immense power. the tallest buildings leave the lightest footprints. a fifty-ton train makes barely a mark on the environment. and a country facing climate change finds climate solutions. somewhere in america, we've already answered some of the nation's toughest questions. and the over sixty thousand people of siemens are ready to do it again. siemens. answers. >>> 31 would be really nice. >> 3-is. >> close it out....
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. >>> a health scare for miss america. the heat was too much and she was unable to sing the national anthem at talladega national speedway. she was taken to the care center, evaluated and released. she is feeling better. >>> a big weekend in sports. redskins deny a trade rumor and a the caps get ready for a crucial game north of the border. >> reporter: it's a scary story because i know nascar drivers have to drink while they're driving because they should -- i shouldn't say that. drinking water and gatorade because they do get dehydrated. we'll start with the capitals. coach bruce boudreau has cooled off following the game 5 loss to the canadiens. they will get another chance to clinch the series with a win on the road. they hit the ice this morning before boareding a plane to montreal. they have out scored the canadiens 11-4 in 2 games. in order to clinch tomorrow night they have to get off to a good start. >> it's not easy in the playoffs and teams battle for everything they got. and for whatever reason we didn't come o
. >>> a health scare for miss america. the heat was too much and she was unable to sing the national anthem at talladega national speedway. she was taken to the care center, evaluated and released. she is feeling better. >>> a big weekend in sports. redskins deny a trade rumor and a the caps get ready for a crucial game north of the border. >> reporter: it's a scary story because i know nascar drivers have to drink while they're driving...
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mckinley, tallest peak in north america. and an extremely tricky climb. he's aiming to climb the highest mountains on all seven continents. when he's not climbing mountains, jordan lives with his mom in big bear lake, california. >> for jordan, our life has always been outdoors. and hiking and biking and an outdoor lifestyle. climbing a mountain doesn't seem as shocking to our family as it would for another. >> reporter: everest, with the high altitude, thin air, treacherous weather, presents a unique challenge for any climber. let alone a 13-year-old. todd burleson, highly experienced climber and guide who knows everest well is the president of am pine ascents in seattle. >> if anything seems wrong turn around. >> reporter: jordan will be taking on everest with his father, father's girlfriend, and a group of sherpas. they succeed it will be six down and one to go. mt. vincent in antarctica. george lewis, nbc news, los angeles. >> the today show's meredith vieira spoke with the group this morning from their base cam open the north side of mt. everest. he
mckinley, tallest peak in north america. and an extremely tricky climb. he's aiming to climb the highest mountains on all seven continents. when he's not climbing mountains, jordan lives with his mom in big bear lake, california. >> for jordan, our life has always been outdoors. and hiking and biking and an outdoor lifestyle. climbing a mountain doesn't seem as shocking to our family as it would for another. >> reporter: everest, with the high altitude, thin air, treacherous...
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host: yeah, something about drugs in south america. is there a particular watch dog operation that looks for what diplomats may or may not be carrying when they come into the country or when they leave the country? guest: wrbling there's been a long negotiation in trying to include some kind of a convention on diplomatic couch. because it's even been alleged that a foreign country was smuggling, kidnapping a person in a diplomatic couch, and cold war, they caught a defector, wanted to ship him back, put him in a trunk and take him back out of dodge. and that would obviously be a terrible abuse of human rights. but the attempt to actually nail down the standards of diplomatic consciousness has not been in detail, has not been as successful. on narcotics, very much as much as. we have from time to time indicted prime ministers for narcotics trafficking. there was even concern in haiti recently that -- i'm not an expert -- that under aristide, there was much too much influence in haiti before preval took over. so the possibility of abuse
host: yeah, something about drugs in south america. is there a particular watch dog operation that looks for what diplomats may or may not be carrying when they come into the country or when they leave the country? guest: wrbling there's been a long negotiation in trying to include some kind of a convention on diplomatic couch. because it's even been alleged that a foreign country was smuggling, kidnapping a person in a diplomatic couch, and cold war, they caught a defector, wanted to ship him...
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america has abu creep and guantÁnamo. and on another occasion i found out ater after he came to iran to rescue me, he was called into the revolutionary court monday by one of the intelligence agents and they said, why the intelligence agents at wife you've been wife you've been telling the media all the time that your daughters innocent. do you know she's made a confession? because i was pressured to make a false confession. my father said we have to seem to what conditions did she make this confession. he was implying us under a lot of pressure, under a lot of duress. in the agent said, well, we talked to her in a very friendly environment. [laughter] of course, for those who don't know i was taken from my apartment and captain solitary confinement without an attorney. i was threatened that i could say a further 20 years or get the death penalty. but i guess that's a friendly environment. we talked to in a friendly environment. this isn't america. we don't want to report here. i made this example that people know that wh
america has abu creep and guantÁnamo. and on another occasion i found out ater after he came to iran to rescue me, he was called into the revolutionary court monday by one of the intelligence agents and they said, why the intelligence agents at wife you've been wife you've been telling the media all the time that your daughters innocent. do you know she's made a confession? because i was pressured to make a false confession. my father said we have to seem to what conditions did she make this...
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somewhere in america, the toughest questions are answered every day. because somewhere in america, more than sixty thousand people spend every day answering them. siemens. answers. >>> and liftoff of the united launch alliance atlas v rocket. >> this may look like an ordinary rocket launch but this is a top secret plane on its way to space. it's x-37. the military is using it as a way to test new equipment, sensors and materials in space without using astronauts. the x-37 can stay in orbit for up to nine months. the unmanned spacecraft will conduct classified experiments for the government. >>> do cell phones cause cancer? european researchers have launched a major study hoping to find out. it's called the cohort study on mobile communications, csmos for short. they hope to find any connection between cell phone use and cancer as well as neurological diseases like alzheimer's and parkinson's. >>> it's 6:2. 55 degrees. >>> new developments in the d.c. mass shooting. >> police make two arrests but drop charges against the 14-year-old. and the families of
somewhere in america, the toughest questions are answered every day. because somewhere in america, more than sixty thousand people spend every day answering them. siemens. answers. >>> and liftoff of the united launch alliance atlas v rocket. >> this may look like an ordinary rocket launch but this is a top secret plane on its way to space. it's x-37. the military is using it as a way to test new equipment, sensors and materials in space without using astronauts. the x-37 can...